US delivers 1,000 machine guns to LAF to improve border security

The US Government has provided more than 1,000 machine guns to the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to support the LAF’s efforts in enhancing border security.

A part of the ongoing US programme to improve LAF capabilities, the 800 heavy machine guns and 320 crew-served weapons will be added to the LAF’s existing battle-tested equipment.

It is expected that the guns will improve firepower along the Lebanese Republic borders and enable the LAF land border regiments to defend the respective border positions on schedule.

US Ambassador Elizabeth Richard said: “Today, I am happy to be with you to receive the latest delivery of equipment – equipment which we are confident will be directly employed to protect and defend Lebanon’s borders, and by the very nature of that act, Lebanon’s most valuable asset, its people.